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BRIEFS

May 25, 2018

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River Elbe dredging delays weaken Hamburg against rival ports April boosts Savannah's volume up 7.1pc to 356,700 TEU Morgan Stanley says NAFTA risks still lie in Mexican peso Maersk hikes US-West African rate by US$50/TEU from June 5 Brisbane container trade in March flat on previous month European Commission looks to block US sanctions on Iran CWT Globelink opens in Saudi Arabia and Mauritius Biofuels to become viable low-cost ship fuel, says study Maritime Port Authority of S'pore warns smoke polluters Marshall Islands Registry opens office in Busan 'Changes in shipping to push oil to US$90/barrel by 2020' Cargolux buys 747Fs to build flexible capacity in its fleet Once written off as dead, 747s come back as freighters Hactl again wins Air Cargo Handler of the Year award

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MAY 24, 2018
At last - the much-awaited "cabotage relaxation" is here Maersk welcomes relaxation of cabotage MSC optimises Transpacific USWC network Govt. increases import duty on wheat to 30 pc Jawaharlal Nehru Port celebrating 29th anniversary on a high Connectivity & greater economic integration of the North East with ASEAN crucial for long-term progress: Vice-President DHL launches innovative road transportation across India Logistics all set to become the largest infrastructure jobs engine for India, says report Commerce Minister releases strategy paper on computer software & electronics exports

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Starting 2018 with verve Africa to tackle road safety crisis Paris and London with new and renewed services End of the road for Canadian short line railway Better connections for Lancashire port Aflas award for European port complex Winds of change for DTC Moscow SVO ready to welcome more Asian freight 82 UWC cars replace 100 standard platforms High throughput levels - on the brink First parts warehouse for Volvo Car India New CFO for Lytx European aircraft builders conform to WTO ruling Med-Montreal Express on the horizon Safe transport for oversized heavy transformers Cargo-partner cooperates with Chinese luxury brand

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MAY 24, 2018
Woman in Maritime: making their mark ZIM falls victim to rising bunker fuel prices despite revenue surge Spanish competition authority sets tough conditions on Trasmediterranea sale Tallink goes for secondary Helsinki Stock Exchange listing Crude tanker owners could see rates fillip as China splurges on US crude FSL Trust gets USD18 million refinancing, issues USD7.25 million bond North P&I chief warns on premium rate struggle Japanese and Korean-built MR tankers maintain asset values Increased transparency in ship recycling aims to raise standards

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MAY 24, 2018
Fear of missing out is driving supply chain technology revolution It's no 'silver bullet', but blockchain can forge stronger supply chain links The price is right for GSAs, but could they do better? E-commerce boom brings operational challenges for bigger airlines Union Pacific chief hails GE-Wabtec railroad deal Truck drivers protest rising fuel prices in Brazil David Harman appointed cargo manager, Switzerland, at Emirates SkyCargo Eric Martin-Neuville to head global forwarding as Geodis revamps regional network

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MAY 24, 2018
Vard books order for stern trawler Bomin rolls out Ultra-Low Sulfur Fuel Oil New Seastreak high-speed commuter ferry part of NY Harbor resurgence Kings Point to have a new Superintendent Massachusetts and Rhode Island offshore wind projects move forward Crowley promotes Tim Bush to VP and deputy general counsel Wärtsilä successfully tests enhanced navigation system Autonomous box ship to get autonomous container handling solution Ingalls Shipbuilding promotes Weldon to VP supply chain management MAN Diesel & Turbo to equip world's first LNG fueled fishing vessel

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MAY 24, 2018
StealthGas sells three ships as asset prices firm up Nasdaq-listed owner slips into a first-quarter loss on higher bunker and ballasting costs Chinese leasing encounters a slow start to 2018 Executives from ICBC Leasing, Bocomm Leasing, CMB Leasing and AVIC Leasing are divided on whether they should be more engaged... Zim follows the pack to first-quarter loss Updated: Irrational supply side is contrary to basic laws of economics, Zim says HMM pulls out of transatlantic trades Weak market conditions lead to exit from North Atlantic services Awilco bullish on second-half spot LNG shipping markets Oslo Axess-listed owner predicts more upside on rising seaborne trade requirement after returning to profitability North P&I Club slips into the red Declines seen in premium income and combined ratio Inmarsat's loss is a political win for the US The IMO's nod of approval to Iridium points to the larger considerations at play for maritime satellite communications Inmarsat says IMO's maritime safety decision 'does not change landscape' Update: Iridium's focus is now on implementation phase following IMO's recognition as a satellite provider Growing potential for US ban on Venezuela oil imports Venezuela's oil supply chain was already under strain earlier this month amid issues with ConocoPhillips, with severe loading delays at... India to permit foreign container vessels for coastal operations India has eased its cabotage law to allow foreign-flagged container vessels to offer coastal services, a move considered a significant... Euroseas hints at M&A as dry bulk listing gets SEC approval Euroseas and EuroDry could be attractive to other small or large private fleets looking for opportunities to grow and obtain... Lloyd's List 2018 Americas Awards winners announced Maersk, Norton Rose Fulbright and International Seaways were among the winners and highly-commended companies celebrated for their outstanding contribution to... Lloyd's List launches 2018 South Asia, Middle East and Africa Awards Nominations for the Lloyd's List South Asia, Middle East and Africa Awards 2018 close on August 30 and winners will... Viewpoint: Gradations of autonomy We need to be clear about what it is we mean by our definitions of autonomy, between the robots being...

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MAY 24, 2018
US shippers hitting capacity barriers on rail, road Oakland Portal's goal is comprehensive view of cargo, terminal info, ships US paper, forest products export outlook improves All intermodal contracts booked up for Southern California 2018 peak Vancouver changes designed to prevent congestion, drayage-related delays Why shippers, not truckers, hold the key to US truck capacity

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MAY 24, 2018
Singapore Shipping sees better earnings Results for fourth quarter and full year improve amid higher revenue. DSD's bus division props up revenue as shipping dips NAT could sell one-third of its tankers if financing plan fails Realities of Hansson company's financial fix contrast with owner's optimism as clock ticks on recapitalisation North looks to diversify as tonnage and profits rise There's nothing for shipping to applaud in US reversal on Iran White House renewal of sanctions will only push Tehran into the embrace of Russia and China Unprecedented run of big claims hits West of England profitability After a string of good years, annual surplus falls $2m, with $28m underwriting loss China's Great Wall challenge is a winner Bulk carrier resales swell fleet at China Minsheng Rapidly growing Beijing outfit is set to take delivery of six newbuilds that it has been keeping quiet about for a year MSC chief says it has no need for more boxship or cruise tonnage Container carrier consolidation has failed to kick-start freight market, says Diego Aponte HMM deploys new pair on South American trades IRISL newbuilds delayed amid Trump sanctions Iran's national carrier could be severely affected by US measures amid rising tensions Mercy Ships says 'merci' First JMU LNG order nears its delivery Novatek set to take control of Arctic LNG shipping New venture will cut costs and fuel Russia's domestic industries as it follows the 'Qatari model' for an LNG shipping company PLN finds partners but struggles on Gorontalo Cheniere talks direct to owners on period cover Total chases FSRU to fuel power station in Myanmar Imabari LNG carrier order 'cancelled' by partnership Newbuilding inked by Japanese interests against long-term business with Mitsui & Co will not be needed North Sea PSV term rates rise 40% year on year Suicide puts focus on increasing mental health issues for crews Flag-state accident report concludes death on a cruiseship was suicide as industry concern over seafarer isolation mounts China scrap ban will not delay HKC ratification North of England P&I club warns of 2020 charter disputes deluge Academies' responses to sexual assault can teach shipping a lesson Our industry hasn't had its #MeToo moment yet, but data from US maritime colleges reinforces the fact that we must not let victims of sexual violence suffer in silence Surging bunker prices help widen two-tier tanker market Eco vessels are coming into their own as rising fuel costs bite chunks from charterers' profits Trafigura, Stena and Gotland among Wisby's major fleet partners AET targets major jump in size of its dual-fuel fleet Malaysian tanker operator says LNG dual-fuelled ships are the way forward, although it wants charters to back them up Dr Peters sells VLCCs to Pakistan Wisby rises from humble origins to top Swedish tanker outfit Seafarer colleagues swapped from sea to shore with the help of two ski boot bags Sporty Heidmar duo scale new heights for seafarers Nova set to ink woodchip carrier order at Chengxi Singapore shipowner plans $264m project at China State Shipbuilding Corp yard LT Ugland rebrands as MX Bulk Management Cargill in talks with CDB FL for mini-cape newbuildings Commodity giant planning for more after first set ordered at Huangpu Wenchong CSL returns to China for first bulker newbuilds in six years StealthGas returns to red in first quarter The Harry Viafas-led owner posts loss in great part due to $3.8m impairment hit. A day in the life: Zoe Anastassopoulou To earn her shore wings, Zoe Anastassopoulou needs to get her sea legs Taking command: the Philippines' first female master Female faces forge path for tomorrow's leaders Women in maritime speak of their experiences and have some advice for business leaders looking for an edge Moody's negative on International Seaways Ratings agency says soft rates will likely continue in over-supplied markets. Cobelfret set to exit handysize bulker sector Double sale would see the shipowner focus on larger dry cargo asset classes. Zim plunges to wider first quarter loss Israeli line gets off to weaker start despite all-time high volumes. Greek shipping brings in $10.71bn and more Union of Greek Shipowners says foreign exchange earnings do not show full contribution. Greece expects Russian yard, shipping JVs Advisor to PM Tsipras says country ready to sign cooperation deals. CoscoCS studies Brazilian yard opportunities Chinese state group exploring potential for "longer-term relations." Faerder closes in on securing eight-vessel order at DSIC Norwegian executive set to close debut shipowning move with Chinese newbuilding contract. Increase in charter rates spurs Greek box players into action Procopiou reactivates laid-up vessel, while Dioryx lines up benchmark sale in classic panamax boxships sector Price of modern capesize bulkers on the rise Shortage of tonnage for sale and expectations of stronger market influencing values. 275 more jobs to go at Philly Shipyard US shipbuilder notifies authorities of lay-offs starting in July. Maersk Line boosts Canadian links Danish owner starts direct calls at Montreal and Halifax as demand grows. Meadway: bulker death probe continuing Greek owner cooperating fully in Poland after two suspected cases of malaria. Awilco LNG says rates to rise in second half Norwegian owner posts profit as spot market moves in its favour. U-Ming profit rises on higher revenue Earnings up in first quarter for Taiwanese bulker owner. FWN Rapide crew released by pirates Eleven seafarers end four weeks in captivity, as product tanker is targeted in same waters. FWN Rapide crew reportedly released by pirates Eleven seafares end four weeks in captivity, as product tanker is targeted in same waters. Eagle soars while DryShips dwells in cellar Webber's semi-annual governance "scorecard" once again details who's been naughty and nice.

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MAY 24, 2018
Port of NY/NJ has record volume with import decline Cargo volumes at the Port of New York and New Jersey, the busiest cargo gateway on the U.S. East Coast and third largest in the country, co... Crane sails from Germany to Ireland A fully assembled Liebherr mobile harbor crane has been delivered by sea to the Shannon Foynes Port Company. The LHM 420 traveled from Lie... Neopanamax cranes land at Port of Wilmington North Carolina Ports announced that Neopanamax cranes have arrived at the Port of Wilmington. The cranes allow the Port of Wilmington, whi... OmniTRAX Energy Solutions reopens Texas silos OmniTRAX Energy Solutions (OES) reopened three silos at its terminal in Cotulla, Texas, during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday to add 15... Truckstop.com and Chainalytics team up Truckstop.com and Chainalytics have partnered to combine contract and spot rates from both their databases into a single product. Accordin... BIS, State post final rules for Munitions List shift The Commerce Department Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and the State Department on Thursday published complementary proposed rules t... Commerce eyes auto imports after China cuts tariffs The Commerce Department on Wednesday started an investigation into the national security impacts of global automobile imports, one day afte... MPC picks up three more feeder ships Fast-growing containership owner and operator MPC Container Ships has purchased three more feeder vessels for a total consideration of $33.... ATA: Truck tonnage rebounds in April Domestic truck tonnage rebounded in April after two months of sequential declines, according to the latest reading of the American Trucking...

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MAY 24, 2018
Crude settles lower, but comfortable in current range The oil complex drifted lower Thursday in the wake of talk that OPEC and Russia could discuss the easing of output cuts at their upcoming June meeting UK considers extending marine emissions control area US willing to talk about Iran sanctions, unwilling to waive them: officials Iran has boosted its oil production by nearly 1 million b/d since the nuclear deal lifted Western sanctions in January 2016. SEA\LNG expects number of LNG bunker barges to double by 2020 "The bulk LNG infrastructure is largely built, what remains are the last mile, in which the industry is showing a growing appetite to invest," Keller said. FUTURES: Crude falls on surprise US crude stock build "Crude oil prices fell slightly as ongoing geopolitical risks were briefly upstaged by an unexpected gain in inventories in the US," analysts from ANZ Research said.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

SHIPPING

The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

Sana'a/Hamburg

German shipowners warn that the possibility of returning to the Suez route is further removed

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

In the first eight months of 2026, volumes grew by +1.3%

SHIPPING

WSC reports that containers full of lithium batteries can be shipped without being identified as dangerous goods

Washington

Kramek: People, ports, ships and the marine environment at risk

SHIPPING

T&E, the EU Commission's proposed revision of the ETS for shipping is a hesitant step forward.

Brussels

If the system is extended to small naval units - the association highlights - however, exemptions and derogations risk nullifying its climate impact.

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

The WTO's barometer is rising. Demand for semiconductors and electronic components is offsetting geopolitical tensions.

PORTS

Green light for €1.35 billion in investment in the port of Bremerhaven.

Bremen

It is the largest amount of funding the federal government has ever allocated to a project in the state.

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

Four kilometers of docks with a draft of -18 meters would be built

COMPANIES

Renaissance Partners has signed a binding agreement to acquire De Wave Group.

Genoa/Milan

The Genoese company will be sold by the American company Platinum Equity

SHIPPING

Decarbonizing shipping: a €36 billion challenge and a €45 billion opportunity for Italy

Cernobbio

Without investments in ports, Italy risks losing 80 billion euros in added value by 2050.

SHIPYARDS

Canadian unions want BC Ferries to build new ferries in British Columbia

Delta

The company's latest order was to Chinese company CMI Weihai

PORTS

Filt, Fit, and Uilt should withdraw the amendment that puts port businesses and cooperatives at risk under Article 17.

Rome

The unions fear the progressive replacement of a structural function of the port with precarious forms of work

SHIPYARDS

Norwegian Nor Cruises signs MoU with China's SWS for 2+3 new cruise ships

Shanghai

The units would have a gross tonnage of 84,000 tons

SHIPPING

In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +27%

Cairo

In the first seven months of this year, maritime traffic was 8,244 ships (+15.9%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tomorrow Kombiverkehr will launch an intermodal connection between Regensburg and the Interporto Quadrante Europa

SHIPPING

IMO, the Net-Zero Framework remains stalemate: agreement on carbon pricing is still lacking.

London

38 states voted in favor and 17 against. Formal adoption postponed until December.

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

The EMA, the new EU instrument to coordinate industry, member states, and investors in the maritime sector, is born.

SHIPYARDS

The safety and sustainability of ship recycling operations must also be guaranteed in the downstream work phases of the supply chain

Geneva

This is underlined by the representatives of the unions belonging to IndustriALL Global Union

SHIPPING

Study to create a maritime corridor between the UK and the US using nuclear-powered container ships

London

ACCIDENTS

Two Filipino sailors killed from ship attacked Monday in the Strait of Hormuz

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

Shipowners' associations welcome proposal to include two Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities

Brussels

BIMCO, ECSA, ICS, Intercargo, Intertanko and WSC consider this an important step towards addressing the structural capacity shortage in the European list

PORTS

In Panama, the provision that protected the confidentiality of port concession contracts has been repealed

Balboa

The Panama Maritime Authority has accepted the request for transparency made by President José Raúl Mulino.

COMPANIES

Fincantieri and TKMS sign agreement to strengthen collaboration in the underwater segment.

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

EU ship recycling facilities are operating well below capacity as European vessels continue to be dismantled in Asia

Brussels

This is reported by a study by Shipbreaking Platform and Transport & Environment

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in the Moroccan port of Tangier Med reached a new record

Anjra

Growth of +6% recorded in the first six months of 2026

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

The Chinese group has ordered 12 new 22,000 TEU container ships and six 3,200 TEU ones.

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

Imports of goods and trade in services are driving growth, while exports are maintaining a strong pace

PORTS

La Spezia Container Terminal invests €90 million in port equipment for the new Ravano Terminal.

La Spezia

SHIPPING

OOIL's half-year results are weighed down by the negative performance of the first quarter

Hong Kong

The January-June period closed with a net profit of 729.3 million dollars (-23.6%)

PORTS

Port of Livorno: The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has annulled the extension of the coastal landscape restriction to the port and hinterland areas.

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB CFF FFS Cargo returned to profit in the first half of the year

Bern

The Swiss group's trains transported over six million passengers (+1.3%)

TRADE

White House denounces practice of "illegal" port transshipment to evade U.S. tariffs

Washington

ACCIDENTS

IMO urges naval missions to counter rising piracy in the Gulf of Aden

London/Riyadh/Southampton

The very large crude carrier "Amzan" of the Saudi company Bahri was attacked in the Red Sea.

PORTS

CMA CGM and Red Sea Gateway Terminal finalize agreement for Terminal 4 at Jeddah Port

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

In July, overall traffic decreased by -3.4%, with a contraction that no longer only concerns domestic trade, but is also starting to affect goods with foreign countries.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +6.0%

Bremen

In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Viking convert options into orders for two new cruise ships

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

The action follows a similar one by its subsidiary PPC. The lawsuit seeks damages of $2 billion and over $1.5 billion.

PORTS

Hapag-Lloyd to acquire 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II

Hamburg

The Maersk Group company will retain operational control of the Dutch terminal

The German company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals, the terminal operator of the AP Møller-Mærsk shipping group, for

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%

Civitavecchia

In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)

PORTS

Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)

Singapore/Hong Kong

A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.

Barcelona

In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)

COMPANIES

Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)

PORTS

The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance

Dubai

PORTS

Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.

Taipei

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.

Bucharest

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

Panama/Balboa

The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.

CRUISES

Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

PORTS

In July, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +6.7%

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

A choice of continuity that at the same time marks the beginning of a new phase

CRUISES

The launching ceremony of Viking Astrea took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona

Ancona/Los Angeles

Viking's Board has authorized a share buyback program of up to $1 billion.

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

With a gross tonnage of 180,000 tons, it will be able to accommodate over 6,000 passengers.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

VTG sells its UK subsidiary VTG Rail UK to pension fund USS

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Genoa Coast Guard reaches its 100th Port State Control inspection of 2026.

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

ABB and Oceanly collaborate to integrate and optimize ship performance and operations

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

Feasibility study for a maritime connection between the Chinese port and Genoa

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August

Los Angeles

The increase in empty garages has offset the decrease in full ones

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

Robo.ai establishes a company specializing in maritime and submarine security

Abu Dhabi

Al-Mansory: We will produce locally and provide solutions for markets around the world

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

Conditions met for the acquisition of AD Ports by Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

Construction of the above-ground section of Genoa's new breakwater has begun.

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

For the first time, a woman leads the Panama Canal Authority.

Balboa

Engineer Ilya Espino de Marotta's term will expire in 2033.

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

Schenone: We are a group united by the desire to contribute to the economic and social development of the island.

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

It involves the maritime transport of iron ore on behalf of the Brazilian company

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -4.0%

Brussels

Landings and embarkations decreased by -2.0% and -6.4% respectively

PORTS

A series of meetings on the new Port System Master Plan for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has begun.

Genoa

The new concession agreement with Amico & Co Spa has been finalized.

PORTS

Port of Ravenna: Extraordinary maintenance of the "truck-accessible" section of Via Baiona has been approved.

Ravenna

COMPANIES

MacGregor will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its Italian branch in Genoa

Genoa

The company is based in the Naval Repair area of the port of Genoa

SHIPPING

Anemoi wind propulsion system to be installed on a Maersk container ship

London

The aim is to increase the ship's energy efficiency and reduce its emissions.

PORTS

The selection process for the new Secretary General of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has begun.

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

The main focus will be the European area, including the specialized megayacht sector.

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

Floriana Gallucci is the new secretary general of the Ionian Sea Port Authority.

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

Eight people died in the accident. 17 other passengers are missing.

SAILING LIST

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INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

The Chinese company is focusing on energy containers. During the period, sales of specialized containers exceeded those of standard boxes for the first time.

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

Half-year profit in this business segment fell by -81.2%

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

Net income for the first six months of 2026 was $276.6 million (+23.2%)

COMPANIES

In the first six months of 2026, CMPort's revenues grew by +13%

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

The financial year ended with a net loss of -383.8 million euros

SHIPPING

Messina will launch the new West Med Line scheduled service in September

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

The launch of the luxury cruise ship Oceania Sonata was celebrated in Marghera

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

Tarros will include the port of Salerno in its Italy-Libya Express service.

La Spezia

The vessel "Vento di Zefiro" will be placed on the route

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

A shipment of 65 kilograms of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno.

Livorno

It would have brought in around 20 million euros to the criminals

PORTS

In July, Spanish ports handled 47.7 million tonnes of goods (-1.8%)

Madrid

Containers amounted to 1,581,071 teu (-5.6%)

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

Participation in the exhibition area of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport

PORTS

Port of Ravenna: Executive project for redevelopment of the "Ex Carni" area begins

Ravenna

The aim is to give full functionality to a new logistics and industrial sector in the port area

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by 11.4% in July.

Algeciras

In the first seven months of 2026 the decline was -3.3%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will strengthen its intermodal service between Basel and Busto Arsizio.

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.

Los Angeles

In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.

Long Beach

In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.

PORTS

Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter

Hamburg

Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.

PORTS

The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.

Livorno

The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu

COMPANIES

In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports

PORTS

Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.

Ravenna

PORTS

Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations

PORTS

In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%

Ravenna

In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Ends Joint Venture Plan for Block Factory with India's Cochin Shipyard

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.

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